As I understand the review…

As I understand the review appears to focus on making the act more efficient for economic development rather than improving outcomes for wildlife and habitat.

The Ontario Endangered Species Act is the last line of defense against extinction in an era that scientists have termed the sixth mass extinction on the planet.

Canada’s wildlife depends on innovative regulations, policies, and programs that make conservation of species at risk the primary goal.

Stronger and more effective action is the key to protection and recovery of Ontario’s endangered species and providing clarity for business, not building further holes in the Endangered Species Act. The Act already contains exemptions and permits for industry and the need for permits has been removed entirely for some activities that negatively impact species at risk. This must change